Working from home is hard work

By Dawn O’Leary, Davis Burton Sellek

There are several reasons people set up their own businesses. It’s not always about the money it can be a lifestyle choice such as having more family time, creating a better work life balance, fitting in the ubiquitous school run and so on. Unsurprisingly, we have seen a sharp increase in those choosing to start their own business from home often in tandem with a full time job - providing a financial cushion in these uncertain times.

However, running a business from home isn’t for everyone – it actually requires a lot of self-discipline and hard work. Work and home life can become blurred and the novelty of spending the day in your pyjamas soon wears off. Before embarking on home office working, weigh up the facts. Are you self-motivated and able to work without professional interaction? How disciplined are you? Some people just can’t work on their own; they need a gentle nudge to get the task done. Do you know when to put down your iphone or blackberry and call it a day?

Once you’re confident home working is for you, then set up a professional work area. Have a real office and a desk, not just a corner of the kitchen. Having a separate room makes it easier to go home at the end of the day. Invest in high speed internet, a good quality printer, monitor and PC with data recovery back up. Good lighting and ergonomic seating is important too. Get out and stay in touch. Meet people to avoid losing external focus.

Oh yes, and get yourself a good Accountant. We not only provide hands-on professional guidance but actively encourage clients to work out of the DBS offices, whenever they need a change of scene!

Dawn O’Leary, Partner

Davis Burton Sellek, The Galleries Charters Road Sunningdale Ascot Berkshire SL5 9QJ
01344 620495
www.davisburtonsellek.com

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Notes to Editors:

About Davis Burton Sellek
Davis Burton Sellek Chartered Accountants are dedicated to preserving the wealth of clients, whether they be individual or corporate, onshore or offshore and have been doing so for over 60 years from offices in Sunningdale, Berkshire. Advice is refreshingly bespoke and personalised with hands-on Partners who support clients in the good and lean times.

Registered to carry on audit work and regulated for a range of investment business activities by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

For more information about Davis Burton Sellek, visit www.davisburtonsellek.com or call Dawn O'Leary on 01344 620495. Follow us on http://twitter.com/dbsellek